What is known about the effectiveness of social sector freephone helplines? Last Publication Date: 08 Feb 2018 This research is a review of the literature about freephone helplines and how they are used to provide social services support. The research found that helplines remain an…
From Care to Independence Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2018 Young people transitioning from being in care to living independently need support throughout this challenging time. Oranga Tamariki are currently designing a new transition service to…
Te Whānau Pou Toru Last Publication Date: 05 Dec 2017 Conduct problems is the common childhood health condition that has the most far-reaching and pervasive consequences for later health, development and social adjustment (including offending, incarceration,…
Using information to improve social housing services Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2017 Having a safe and secure home in good condition is essential for people's well-being and quality of life. Providing houses for people who are struggling to…
Evaluation of the family violence Integrated Safety Response pilot Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2017 At the request of the Minister of Justice, Superu commissioned an evaluation of the Integrated Safety Response (ISR) pilots being run in Christchurch and Waikato. The pilots…
Literacy, achievement and success: Reading the world in order to read the word Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2017 This project was a collaboration between Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi (TWWoA) and the Ministry of Education (the Ministry). The aim of the project was to…
Survey of Adult Skills: Adults' financial literacy activities Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2017 This is part of a series of in-depth reports from the Survey of Adult Skills. This report covers key findings on how often New Zealand adults…
Youth Skills: Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 This is part of a series of in-depth reports from the Survey of Adult Skills. This report covers key findings on how New Zealand youth (aged…
Evaluation case study: Barnardos Whangarei in-home parent mentor programme Last Publication Date: 04 May 2017 This case study details the outcomes evaluation undertaken with Barnardos in Whangarei on its in-home parenting programme. The evaluation focused on how well the programme met its…
Evaluation case study: A process evaluation of the children's mentoring programme at Pillars Christchurch Last Publication Date: 04 May 2017 This case study explains the process evaluation undertaken with Pillars in Christchurch on their mentoring programme for children with a caregiver in prison. The purpose was…